2 Ways to turn your Buttons into Artwork | DIY Princess & Letter Button Frames

cluelessmamad (35)in #diy • 7 years ago

"Shoot!" A button pops off your shirt and you know you will never make time to repair it. H.ave no fear, Button Art is Here!

I love finding ways to make recycled crafts, and buttons are the perfect companions for that task. Most of my buttons for crafting come from thrift stores. I have found bundles of buttons in all sorts of pretty colours and sizes for only $1. With just the buttons, and a couple of dollar store items, you can turn one Man's button junk, into your own DIY Treasure.

Here are two of my favourite ways to craft with buttons. They are both extremely easy, fun to do, and make perfect gifts for young children.

How to Make Framed Letter Button Artwork

(click above to watch how it's done)

What You'll Need

Picture Frame
White construction Paper
Pencil
Buttons of desired colour
Glue Gun & Glue Sticks

Screen Shot 2018-02-21 at 10.59.14 PM.png

Directions

Lightly draw in pencil the first initial of whoever the artwork is for (as seen in video 🔼 ensure to double check that the area you are writing the letter will not be blocked by the frame).
Outline & fill in the initial by glueing the buttons on. Be mindful of the different buttons sizes in order to maintain shape
When buttons are in place, erase any visible pencil marks and pull off any excess glue

Screen Shot 2018-02-21 at 11.03.07 PM.png

And that's it! Personalized Button Letter Frames
Just be mindful not to burn your fingers with the hot glue like I always do 😬

How to Make Disney Princess Button Artwork

(click above to watch me show how to make these on Aunty Tay's YouTube channel )

What You'll Need

Picture Frame
Coloured construction Paper that matches the gown of the Princess
Buttons that match the gown of the Princess
Princess silhouette shape (you can search to find and print this image online)
Glue Gun & Glue Sticks
glitter (optional)
liquid crafting glue (optional)
stick on jewels (optional)
Screen Shot 2018-02-22 at 3.18.31 PM.png

Screen Shot 2018-02-22 at 3.18.31 PM.png

Directions

Glue printed Princess silhouette to the frame backing, ensuring that it is proportioned well within the frame
trace the shape of the gown on white paper, cut out shape
Use tracer to cut out the shape of gown from the appropriate coloured construction paper
Glue on the coloured cut out of gown, onto the black Princess silhouette
Hot glue appropriate coloured buttons to fill in the shape of the gown
As seen in video above 🔼 feel free to embellish your art with glitter and stick on jewels

Screen Shot 2018-02-22 at 3.44.40 PM.png